In January 1848, the Whigs won a House vote attacking Polk in an amendment to a resolution praising Major General Taylor for his service in a "war unnecessarily and unconstitutionally begun by the President of the United States". House Journal, 30th Session (1848) pp.183–184 The resolution, however, died in committee.
«President James Knox Polk, 1845». Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Archivado desde el original el 20 de enero de 2009. Consultado el 23 de enero de 2009.
«President James Knox Polk, 1845». Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. Archivado desde el original el 20 de enero de 2009. Consultado el 23 de enero de 2009.